# Load Images to the Filmstrip

The Filmstrip window supports loading existing image files and frames by specifying the directory where they are stored. To load an existing set of images or frames, do the following:

1. Make sure that the preconditions of loading existing images or frames are met:
   1. When loading existing frames, make sure that all the files (that is, the frame's *.cfg file, the image files) are located in the same directory.
   2. When loading existing images, make sure they are in the supported format (8-bit JPG or BMP files).

2. Go to the Filmstrip window. If it not already visible, click View > Filmstrip in the View menu.

   The Filmstrip window should appear.

3. Click the (Configure the Record and Playback Directory) button to specify the filmstrip folder.

4. Browse to the folder where the frames or images are located, and click Select Folder.

The images and/or frames should then appear in the Filmstrip window.

Note:

- When loading content into the Filmstrip with this method, the loaded images or frames will be loaded with their own name, not with the name and sequence number configured with the Name and Counter Filmstrip controls.
- If you select a folder that contains frames and standalone images as well (that is, images that are not part of any frame), then In-Sight ViDi adds the existing frames first to the Filmstrip, and generates the new frames for the standalone images afterwards.